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Roger Dubuis Pulsion Chronograph Reference DBPU0004

Partially verified

This Roger Dubuis Pulsion chronograph, reference DBPU0004, is a self-winding titanium wristwatch. The watch features a three-body case design that is both brushed and polished, measuring 44mm in diameter and 15mm in thickness. It is fitted with an integrated sapphire crystal glass bezel secured by six screws, curved triple lugs, and a transparent case back also fastened with six screws. The skeletonized dial includes applied polished square indexes, Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock, a silver chapter ring with outer five-minute and seconds markings, an outermost tachometer scale, and luminous skeleton hands. The movement, identified as caliber RD680, is rhodium-plated with fausses-cotes decoration and contains 44 jewels, featuring a micro-rotor, straight line lever escapement, and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The watch is worn on an original Roger Dubuis rubber strap with a titanium deployant clasp and is water-resistant to 100 meters.

Frontal view of the Roger Dubuis Pulsion Chronograph with black rubber strap and accompanying box/documentation items.
Frontal view of the Roger Dubuis Pulsion Chronograph with black rubber strap and accompanying box/documentation items. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Roger Dubuis
Reference
DBPU0004
Catalogue / lot identifier
53
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
X167FH

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction and Aesthetics

The watch features a three-body titanium case that combines brushed and polished finishes. A primary design element is the integrated sapphire crystal glass bezel, which is secured to the case body by six screws. The housing includes curved triple lugs to connect the case to the rubber strap.

The rear of the timepiece is equipped with a transparent case back that provides visibility into the mechanical movement. This section is also secured with six screws. The watch overall measures 44mm in diameter and has a total case thickness of 15mm.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, brushed and polished, an integrated sapphire crystal glass bezel with 6 screws, curved triple lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystal.”

Dial and Chronograph Configuration

The dial is skeletonized, revealing the underlying mechanics of the caliber RD680. It features applied polished square indexes for the hour markers, supplemented by large Arabic numerals positioned at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions. Timekeeping is facilitated by luminous skeleton hands.

For the chronograph function, the dial incorporates a silver chapter ring displaying five-minute and seconds numerals. An outermost tachometer scale is printed for speed measurement. Additionally, the dial layout includes subsidiary dials designed for tracking running seconds and 30-minute elapsed time intervals.

Evidence for this section
  • “Skeletonized with applied polished square indexes and Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, outer five-minute/seconds numerals on the silver chapter ring, outermost tachometer scale, subsidiary dials for seconds and 30-minutes, luminous skeleton hands.”

Movement and Accessory Inclusions

The internal mechanism is the Roger Dubuis caliber RD680. This self-winding movement is rhodium-plated and finished with fausses-cotes decoration. It utilizes 44 jewels, a micro-rotor winding system, a straight line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a self-compensating flat balance spring.

The watch is presented with a complete suite of original accessories. This includes an original fitted box, a DVD, an instruction booklet, a hangtag, and a sticker.

Evidence for this section
  • “RD680, rhodium-plated, fausses-cotes decoration, 44 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, micro rotor, shock-absorber.”
  • “Accompanied by an original fitted box, blank guarantee card, certificate of origin and conformity, DVD, hangtag, sticker and instruction booklet.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production year of the watch serial number X167FH?
  • Does the movement caliber RD680 contain any specific adjustments listed in the missing warranty documentation?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Roger Dubuis Pulsion Chronograph Reference DBPU0004
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRoger Dubuis“Roger Dubuis, Horloger Genevois”
ReferenceDBPU0004“Ref. DBPU0004”
Case NumberX167FH“case No. X167FH”
Case Diameter44mm“DIAM. 44mm.”
Case Thickness15mm“THICKNESS 15mm.”
Movement Decorationfausses-cotes“fausses-cotes decoration”
Water Resistance100m“100m water-resistant”

Visible details

  • Integrated sapphire crystal bezel with six screws
  • Skeletonized dial with applied square indices
  • Transparent sapphire crystal case back with six screws
  • Black rubber strap with titanium deployant clasp

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber reference mentioned without production date
  • Origin and production date not explicitly stated in source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ROGER DUBUIS REF. DBPU0004 PULSION CHRONOGRAPH TITANIUM Roger Dubuis, Horloger Genevois No. 2687, case No. X167FH Ref. DBPU0004. Fine and rare, self-winding, 100m water-resistant, titanium wristwatch with roger dubuis original rubber with a square button chronograph with a titanium Roger Dubuis deployant clasp. Accompanied by an original fitted box, blank guarantee card, certificate of origin and conformity, DVD, hangtag, sticker and instruction booklet.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 2755bffd34

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